OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PROvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
40-150mm / F2.8
80-300mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
75mm / F1.8
150mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 70cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 40-150mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight455g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO160mm long × 79.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.869mm long × 64mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 40mm | 75mm | −35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 75mm | +75mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 84cm | −0.14m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.10× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 760g | 305g | +455g |
| Length | 160mm | 69mm | +91mm |
| Diameter | 79.4mm | 64mm | +15.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 58mm | +14mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 | −10year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
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